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April 8, 2012

Headed Home, Feb. 6, 2012

It's early, our bags are packed, were ready to go. Not ready, but we have to, darn it! We have enjoyed our visit here in the Netherlands 100%. Guaranteed we will be traveling back to this beautiful country.

Yvonne picked us up at the condo early Monday morning. The drive to Amsterdam was kind of solemn but the scenery was so pretty that early in the morning. I think we all knew what was to come.

The sun was just starting to come up for the day.

The sun reflecting off the snow covered fields and homes gave us a feeling of comfort.

Now the hustle and bustle of the airport and the long travel day ahead of us.

The moment had come for us to say our good byes, the tears are starting to come just typing about it. Why is this so hard to do? Maybe it's because of all the love and friendships we have in the Netherlands.

Didn't want the tears to show so I shut my eyes! Now I'm regretting it, look how cute this picture is of the both of us.

On our way to the states. Our plane ride today would be approximately 14 hours. Is there food involved?

Look we are going to be chasing the sun all the way home.

Look we have lunch! Not bad for airline food.

Our flight wasn't full so we would have all three seats to ourselves. Not to cozy but great for sleeping.

What beautiful skies we have for flying.

I had been saving one of my souvenirs I bought in Amsterdam for my flight home. I read and drooled over the lovely antique quilts by Prita Prins.Well obviously I wasn't very excited about being in America because I didn't take any pictures of Washington DC and it was dark in Salt Lake. We came right home and went to sleep and tried to get over the jet lag for the next few days. Should I say it wasn't days, it was months! Two to be exact!

Well you know now that you are always welcome and we will always welcome you with open arms, not just the girls from Katijkw but also the others from all around Holland!Wish you a fantastic time with famely and friends overthere and hope to see you return soon! GreetingsLida

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My hands are always busy, this has led to many crafty endevers, interior design, paper crafting, or sewing, but my favorite obsession is quilting and making bags. You can just call me an "Old Bag"! My husband, Stuart and I are empty nesters who like to travel in our 5th wheel trailer and spoil our three kids, two son-in-laws, one daughter-in-law and five darling grandkids. (if there's any money leftover from buying fabric!)
I work at Corn Wagon Quilts in Springville, Utah. The perfect job for me. I teach quilt and bag classes for the Corn Wagon and Dave's Bernina in Provo and St. George, Utah. It's a good thing we don't have to live off what money I make, 'cause you know it has to buy fabric! Glad you stopped by, pull up a chair, a diet coke, chocolate and lets get accquainted.

"The desire tocreate is one of the deepest yearnings of the human soul. No matter our talents, education, backgrounds, or abilities, we each have an inherent wish tocreate something that did not exist before .... creation brings deep satisfaction and fulfillment. We develop ourselves and others when we take unorganized matter into our hands and mold it into something of beauty ..."

*Dieter F. Uchtdorf

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This is my husband Stuart. This is who I share my nest with. He likes the outdoors, hunting, guns, and ME! He is a wonderful cook (am I lucky or what?) He is a fun, kind and loving father and grandpa. I'm so blessed to have in my life.